To help get 2014 off to a positive start, the Russellville Police Department is offering amnesty on misdemeanor warrants through the end of the month.

“What we’re trying to do is give people a fresh start for the new year,” Warrants Officer Aaron Taylor said.

People with nonviolent misdemeanor warrants can come to the police department to be served with their warrants and given a court date. Taylor said amnesty is only available to those who voluntarily come in to have their warrant served. Anyone stopped or otherwise located by police will not be offered amnesty.

Those who turn themselves in will not be arrested or have to pay any fees at that time.

This is the second year the department has offered warrant amnesty in January.

“We did it last year, and it was pretty effective,” Taylor said.

RPD also offered misdemeanor amnesty during the 2013 holiday season. In December, the department issued 109 new warrants and served 186.

Anyone with questions about whether or not his or her situation is covered under the program may call Taylor at 968-3232.